SAUZE DI CESANA Valle Argentera

The route follows the municipal road of Valle Argentera up to Alpe Plane and then continues climbing to Alpe Gran Mioul, passing refuges and alpine pastures, allowing you to savor the different facets of this incredible area.

Starting from the town centre of Sauze di Cesana, at the locality Ponte delle Albere, the route begins with a gentle climb on a path with an unpaved surface up to the locality Ponte terribile. It continues with a slight incline for about 2 km on an asphalt road until reaching the large plateau of Valle Argentera, at Brusà del Plan locality. The first alpine pasture on the left offers typical products for purchase. Continuing along the main road, the landscape opens into a typical alluvial valley: ideal in summer for nature lovers, trekking, and outdoor sports; in autumn it enchants with the larches turning golden in a warm and enveloping light.

At the twelfth kilometre, one direction leads towards the Valle Lunga which leads to the Alpe Plane refuge and the other towards the Valle del Gran Miol, which ends with arrival at the Grand Queyron mountain.

Route suitable for MTB and E-BIKE, the choice depends on the level of training and personal physical endurance

Road open to motorized traffic and also frequented by hikers on foot - regulate speed and pay attention.

Valle Argentera is reachable by car via SP 215 from Sauze di Cesana, from Cesana or from Sestriere.

The start of the route is reachable by public transport.

Train from Torino P.N to Bardonecchia (stops at Oulx-Cesana-Claviere-Sestriere) + Arriva bus line 285 from Oulx to Sestriere, stop Sauze di Cesana

Near the parking area Ristornate Il Cardo / Quad excursions

- Arriving at the Pian della Milizia plateau: possibility to continue to Alpe Gran Mioul or alternatively return early by following the downhill track along the dirt road that goes into the forest on the right.

- The route follows an old dirt road, part of the Historic Mountain Routes network

- Difficulty: MTB S5 and E-bike S4

Long but not difficult route for those who are not very trained and want to enjoy a relaxing but dynamic day; the use of E-bikes is recommended, as the electric battery assistance allows you to complete the route without too much effort.